When Pedro Neiva took over Miami Varela’s football program, he knew that it would be a process to turn the Vipers around and build a winning program.
While last season ended 6-4, there were plenty of things that this program did well and gave the coaches, players and administrators something to be positive about.
As there were ups and downs, Coach Neiva told his players that you get what you put in – and that’s why this off-season has been one that everyone is seeing a turnaround in southwest Miami-Dade County.
With several prospects coming back – along with some new faces – the expectations are high and that is something that hasn’t happened too much with this program.
CLASS OF 2027 RISING SENIORS HAVE TALENT
As the entire roster is filled with playmakers, the Vipers will rely on the 2027 (rising seniors) class for experience and leadership.
Ricky Day, 6’0, 185, Athlete.
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Keen Davis, 6’1, 165, Athlete
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Andrew Laporte, 6’2, 195, TE/K/P.
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Carlos Vazquez, 6’1, 260, OL.
Jordan Carrasquillo, 5’7, 165, DB.
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Also keep an eye on Keanu Alvarado (5’9, 225, OL), Troy Averhoff (5'10, 240, OL), Sebastian Arenas (5’8, 175, LB), Jorgedrick Borrero-DeJesus (6'1, 315, DL), Kaedan Montero (5'11, 215, DL), Austin Ross (6'1, 175, WR), Jose Santos (5'11, 250, OL/DL) and athlete Barron Williams (6'3, 185).
UNDERCLASSMEN HOLD THE KEY
As the rising senior class has prospects that this program will rely on, there are some younger players to keep an eye on as well.
Here are some top rising juniors (2028) players to check out:
Justin Iglesias, 5’9, 165, DB.
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Leland Walker, 5’11, 175, Athlete.
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Joel Pujadas, 6'0, 195, Quarterback.
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JoseMiguel Gonzalez, 5’7, 175, Quarterback.
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The Vipers also have some other players in the class that are expected to make an impact this spring and summer. Prospects such as Julian Bello (5'9, 235, OL), Aitor Diaz (5'11, 190, WR), Cristian Garcia (6'1, 335, DL), Leonard Guanche (6'0, 185, Athlete), Ricardo Hernandez (6'0, 225, DL), Enzo Mesa (5'9, 190, LB), Issac Perez (5'10, 165, DB) and offensive lineman Anthony Zepeda (5'10, 235).
The future looks solid with rising sophomores (2029) Samuel Pavon (6'3, 285, OL/DL) and linebacker Yuniesky Pena (5'8, 175).
2025 Varela Vipers
Miami Ferguson, W 13-6
Miami Sunset, W 23-6
Hialeah Miami Lakes, W 7-0
Miami Coral Reef, L 30-0
Doral Reagan, L 14-13
Miami Braddock, L 21-14
Hialeah Gardens, W 28-6
Southwest Miami, W 7-0
Miami Coral Park, W 27-13
Miami Springs, L 31-7
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